


This motion of the buckets allows for ease of excavation of the sediments on the riverbed. The chain circulates, dragging the buckets along. BUCKET CHAIN DREDGES:ĭOVE Bucket Chain Dredges are configured with buckets that are attached to a chain. The cutting mechanism serves to loosen the hardened material that forms the riverbed to allow its excavation by the suction inlet. DOVE Cutter Suction Dredges are suction dredges equipped with a cutting mechanism at their suction end.
